B.S. in Chemistry

(HEGIS 1905)

Dowling’s Chemistry degree programs provide a solid foundation in each of the fundamental areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, instrumental, and biological chemistry. Modern and traditional instrumentation and techniques are utilized in laboratories, class work, and field experiences. Instrumentation includes high pressure liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fluorometry, and mass spectrometry. Students gain ample hands-on experience with instrumentation in coursework, and are encouraged to conduct chemistry research or to participate in the Chemistry Cooperative Internship Program. Research opportunities are available on campus with Dowling faculty and off campus with Dowling partners from industry and governmental entities.

Career Outcomes for Chemistry Majors

The chemistry Bachelor of Science degree enables students to pursue varied career goals since chemistry is central to many science careers. It prepares students for graduate study in chemistry or for employment in government or private industries such as pharmaceutical and environmental testing. Students are also qualified to pursue advanced degrees in other sciences or engineering, or in law and professional schools. Coursework exceeds the minimum chemistry content required for secondary school teaching. Students interested in becoming a chemistry teacher or in completing a chemistry Bachelor’s degree and pre-medical school requirements in four years may prefer to pursue the B.A. in Chemistry since the Bachelor of Arts program in Chemistry allows more elective credits.

College-Wide Requirements 6 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Major Requirements 62 credits
CHM 1001A General Chemistry I
CHM 1002A General Chemistry II
CHM 1003A General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 1004A General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I
CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II
CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Lab
CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 4076A Instrumental Analysis
CHM/PHY 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
CHM/PHY 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics
CHM Electives Any courses numbered 3000 and above
MTH 1017A Discrete Mathematics or  
MTH 2103A Linear Algebra or  
MTH 2121A Differential Equations
MTH 1021A Calculus I
MTH 1022A Calculus II
MTH 1023A Calculus III
PHY 1001A General Physics I
PHY 1002A General Physics II
PHY 1003A General Physics Laboratory I
PHY 1004A General Physics Laboratory I
Minor/Electives Requirements 19 credits
Total: 120 credits

Note: Students majoring in Chemistry are not required to complete a minor.

Suggested Sequence of Course Work
Semester 1
CHM 1001A General Chemistry I Lecture
CHM 1003A General Chemistry I Laboratory
MTH 1021A* Calculus I
FYE First Year Experience Seminar (Freshmen only)
General Education Requirement
Total: 14


Semester 2
CHM 1002A General Chemistry II Lecture
CHM 1004A General Chemistry II Laboratory
ENG 1001A Principles of Writing
MTH 1022A Calculus II
General Education Requirement
Total: 14

Semester 3
CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I Lecture
CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
MTH 2023A Calculus III
PHY 1001A General Physics I Lecture
PHY 1003A General Physics I Laboratory
General Education Requirement
Total: 15

Semester 4
CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II Lecture
CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
MTH 1017A Discrete Mathematics or  
MTH 2103A Linear Algebra or  
MTH 2121A Differential Equations
PHY 1002A General Physics II Lecture
PHY 1004A General Physics II Laboratory
General Education Requirement
Total: 14

Semester 5**
CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry
General Education Requirement
Electives (Chemistry or General)
Total: 16

Semester 6
CHM 4076A Instrumental Analysis
General Education Requirement
Electives (Chemistry or General)
Total: 16

Semester 7
CHM 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
General Education Requirement
Electives (Chemistry or General)
Total: 16

Semester 8
CHM 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics
Senior Seminar
Electives (Chemistry or General)
Total: 15




Five-Year Degree Sequencing for the B.S. in Chemistry and
M.B.A. in General Management & Leadership (with business minor for science majors)

The College offers a five-year B.A. in Chemistry and M.B.A. in General Management & Leadership (with a business minor for science majors) to provide a strong foundation for chemistry majors whose career path may lead into private industries, such as pharmaceutical or cosmetic. This sequence positions the graduate to enter these private industries and to progress into managerial positions. Contact the School of Arts and Sciences at 631-244-3232 for further information.

Recommended Sequence of Courses for the B.A. in Chemistry and
M.B.A. in General Management (with business minor for science majors)


Semester 1
CHM 1001A General Chemistry I Lecture
CHM 1003A General Chemistry I Laboratory
ENG 1001A Principles of Writing
MTH 1021A* Calculus I
CORE
General Education Requirement

Semester 2
CHM 1002A General Chemistry II Lecture
CHM 1004A General Chemistry II Laboratory
MTH 1022A Calculus II
CORE

Semester 3
CHM 3025A Organic Chemistry I Lecture
CHM 3027A Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
MTH 2023A Calculus III
PHY 1001A General Physics I Lecture
PHY 1003A General Physics I Laboratory
CORE

Semester 4
ACC 2001N Introduction to Financial Accounting I
CHM 3026A Organic Chemistry II Lecture
CHM 3028A Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
MTH 1017A Discrete Mathematics or  
MTH 2102A Linear Algebra or  
MTH 2121A Differential Equations
PHY 1002A General Physics II Lecture
PHY 1004A General Physics II Laboratory
CORE

Semester - Summer
MGT 1011N Introduction to Management Theory and Practice

Semester 5
ACC 2002N Introduction to Financial Accounting II
CHM 3037A Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 3045A Inorganic Chemistry
CHM Elective
CORE

Semester 6
FIN 3087N Principles of Finance
CHM 4076A Instrumental Analysis
CHM Elective
CORE

Semester - Summer
ACC 6241 Managerial Accounting (Graduate)

Semester 7
CHM/PHY 4169A Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
FIN 6212 Financial Management (Graduate)
CHM/General Electives 3-7 
CORE

Semester 8
CHM 4170A Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics
Senior Seminar
Electives (Chemistry or General)

Semester - Summer
MGT 6301 Strategic Management
MGT 6373 Leadership, Business Ethics and Quality Management or  
MGT 63XX Graduate Management course

Semester 9
CIS 6261 Information Technologies for Managers
MGT 6204 Excellence in Organizations: Behavior, Leadership and Quality
MGT 6233 Quantitative Methods in Business
MGT 6308 Labor Relations

Semester 10
MGT 6304 Organizational Life: Managing Individual and Group Behavior
MGT 6392-6393 Management Internship or  
MGT 6395-6396 The Management Consulting Experience Course 3-3 
MKT 6252 Marketing Management

*Students who do not pass the placement exam for MTH 1021A-Calculus I should take MTH 1014A-Precalculus in Semester 1. The prerequisite for CHM 1001A is a grade of C or better in MTH 1014A, such students must postpone enrollment in CHM 1001- 1004A until Semesters 3 and 4.

**Chemistry courses taken in Semesters 5-8 are offered on an alternate year cycle and have prerequisites that should be completed in Semesters 1-4.